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First journalists training in Damascus in june 2026. \u00a9 Fondation Hirondelle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Contexte<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, after more than fifty years of dictatorship \u2014 including fourteen years of civil war \u2014 marked a major turning point for Syria. The following year, the creation of the National Commissions for Transitional Justice and for Missing Persons opened a historic opportunity to address past violations, recognize the victims, and strengthen the rule of law.
However, this transition remains fragile. Disinformation, polarized narratives, and a lack of reliable information limit citizens\u2019 participation in the debates shaping the country\u2019s future.<\/strong>
Independent and professional media are essential <\/strong>for explaining the mechanisms of transitional justice – whether it is to shed light on past violations, establish accountability, recognize victims\u2019 rights, or reform institutions – in order to foster a fact-based public debate and enable citizens to monitor and hold accountable those involved in the transition.
The Fondation Hirondelle supports a national network of Syrian media outlets to produce rigorous, accessible, and independent reporting on issues of transitional justice<\/strong>, accountability, and citizen participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implementation of the project 2026\/2027<\/h3>\n\n\n\n